How the Spurs have fared in past 2-2 situations

By Compiled by Merrisa Brown, mySA.com

on April 27, 2015 11:04 AM

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With the Western Conference first round series against the Los Angeles Clippers tied at 2-2, the Spurs move into familiar territory. Since the 2003 playoffs, the Silver and Black have found themselves 2-2 in the playoffs 15 times, and have won 11 of those series (with the Western Conference first round still on the table). Here's a look back at how the Spurs have fared in past 2-2 situations.

PHOTO: The Spurs' Patty Mills looks for room between the Clippers' J.J. Redick (left) and Blake Griffin during second half action of Game 4 in the Western Conference playoffs on April 26, 2015 at the AT&T Center. The Clippers won 114-105. less

With the Western Conference first round series against the Los Angeles Clippers tied at 2-2, the Spurs move into familiar territory. Since the 2003 playoffs, the Silver and Black have found themselves 2-2 in ... more

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2003 Western Conference first round vs. Phoenix Suns: The Spurs snag back-to-back wins in Games 5 (94-82) and 6 (87-85) to take series 4-2. They move on to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals.

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tony Parker drives between the Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire (left) and Bo Outlaw during the second half of Game 6 in Phoenix on May 1, 2003. less

2003 Western Conference first round vs. Phoenix Suns: The Spurs snag back-to-back wins in Games 5 (94-82) and 6 (87-85) to take series 4-2. They move on to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference ... more

2003 Western Conference Semifinals vs. Los Angeles Lakers: The Spurs win Game 5 (96-94) and Game 6 (110-82) to take series 4-2. The Silver and Black advance to beat the Mavericks 4-2 in the Western Conference finals, and face the New Jersey Nets in the NBA Finals.

PHOTO: The Spurs' Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan cut off the Lakers' Kobe Bryant during the fourth quarter of Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals in Los Angeles on May 15, 2003. Bryant was held to 20 points for the game. less

2003 Western Conference Semifinals vs. Los Angeles Lakers: The Spurs win Game 5 (96-94) and Game 6 (110-82) to take series 4-2. The Silver and Black advance to beat the Mavericks 4-2 in the Western Conference ... more

2005 Western Conference Semifinals vs. Seattle SuperSonics: The Spurs get back-to-back wins in Games 5 (103-90) and 6 (98-96) to take series 4-2, moving on to beat the Phoenix Suns 4-1 in the Western Conference finals and face the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals.

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tim Duncan gestures after sinking the go-ahead shot in the last seconds of the fourth quarter of Game 6 to help the Spurs defeat the SuperSonics in the Western Conference semifinals in Seattle on May 19, 2005. less

2005 Western Conference Semifinals vs. Seattle SuperSonics: The Spurs get back-to-back wins in Games 5 (103-90) and 6 (98-96) to take series 4-2, moving on to beat the Phoenix Suns 4-1 in the Western Conference ... more

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tim Duncan holds up the MVP and NBA Championship trophies during the post-game celebration after the Spurs beat the Pistons in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the SBC Center on June 23, 2005. less

... and the NBA Championship.

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tim Duncan holds up the MVP and NBA Championship trophies during the post-game celebration after the Spurs beat the Pistons in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the SBC ... more

2006 Western Conference first round vs. Sacramento Kings: The Spurs come back for wins in Games 5 (109-98) and 6 (105-83) to take series 4-2, and move on to face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals. They lose the series to the Mavs 4-3, ending their season.

PHOTO: The Spurs' Manu Ginobili goes up for a basket and takes a hard foul from the Kings' Brad Miller in the second half of Game 6 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs in Sacramento on May 5, 2006. less

2006 Western Conference first round vs. Sacramento Kings: The Spurs come back for wins in Games 5 (109-98) and 6 (105-83) to take series 4-2, and move on to face the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference ... more

2007 Western Conference Semifinals vs. Phoenix Suns: The Spurs get back-to-back wins in Games 5 (88-85) and 6 (114-106) to take series 4-2. In the Western Conference finals, the Spurs top the Utah Jazz 4-1 ...

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tim Duncan shoots over the Suns' Kurt Thomas during the first half of Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals at the AT&T Center on May 18, 2007. less

2007 Western Conference Semifinals vs. Phoenix Suns: The Spurs get back-to-back wins in Games 5 (88-85) and 6 (114-106) to take series 4-2. In the Western Conference finals, the Spurs top the Utah Jazz 4-1 ... ... more

... and complete a 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals to claim the team's fourth title.

PHOTO: The Spurs celebrate after defeating the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland on June 14, 2007. less

... and complete a 4-0 sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals to claim the team's fourth title.

PHOTO: The Spurs celebrate after defeating the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland on ... more

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2008 Western Conference Semifinals vs. New Orleans Hornets: The Spurs drop Game 5 (101-79), but come back to win Games 6 (99-80) and 7 (91-82) to take series 4-3. The Silver and Black moves on to face the Lakers in the Western Conference finals and lose the series 4-1.

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tony Parker drives for a layup against the Hornets in the first half of Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals on May 19, 2008, in New Orleans. less

2008 Western Conference Semifinals vs. New Orleans Hornets: The Spurs drop Game 5 (101-79), but come back to win Games 6 (99-80) and 7 (91-82) to take series 4-3. The Silver and Black moves on to face the ... more

2013 Western Conference Semifinals vs. Golden State Warriors: After an exciting back-and-forth series, including a double OT in Game 1 for a 129-127 Spurs win, the Spurs come back from a 97-87 overtime loss in Game 4 to take back-to-back wins in Games 5 (109-91) and 6 (94-82), winning the series. They go on to sweep the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Finals.

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tony Parker shoots around the Warriors' Harrison Barnes during first half action in Game 5 in the Western Conference semifinals on May 14, 2013, at the AT&T Center. less

2013 Western Conference Semifinals vs. Golden State Warriors: After an exciting back-and-forth series, including a double OT in Game 1 for a 129-127 Spurs win, the Spurs come back from a 97-87 overtime loss in ... more

2013 NBA Finals vs. Miami Heat: The Spurs win Game 5 (114-104) at home after splitting the series, then take a tough pair of losses in Games 6 (100-103) and 7 (88-95) ...

PHOTO: The Spurs' Manu Ginobili drives between the Heat's Chris Andersen and Mike Miller on his way to the hoop during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 20, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami. less

2013 NBA Finals vs. Miami Heat: The Spurs win Game 5 (114-104) at home after splitting the series, then take a tough pair of losses in Games 6 (100-103) and 7 (88-95) ...

2014 Western Conference first round vs. Dallas Mavericks: The Spurs beat the Mavs in Game 5 (109-103), lose to the Mavs in Game 6 (113-111), but take the series in Game 7 with a 119-96 thrashing. The Silver-and-Black move on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Semifinals, and face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tony Parker drives to the basket during second half action of Game 7 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks on May 4, 2014, at the AT&T Center. less

2014 Western Conference first round vs. Dallas Mavericks: The Spurs beat the Mavs in Game 5 (109-103), lose to the Mavs in Game 6 (113-111), but take the series in Game 7 with a 119-96 thrashing. The ... more

2014 Western Conference Finals vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: The Spurs routed the Thunder Game 5 (117-89) and topped the Thunder in OKC in overtime in Game 6 (112-107) to win the series 4-2 and move on to the NBA Finals ...

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tiago Splitter (from left), Patty Mills, Boris Diaw, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili watch second half action from the bench during Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 27, 2014, at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The Thunder won 105-92. less

2014 Western Conference Finals vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: The Spurs routed the Thunder Game 5 (117-89) and topped the Thunder in OKC in overtime in Game 6 (112-107) to win the series 4-2 and move on to the NBA ... more

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2014 Western Conference first round vs. Los Angeles Clippers: The Spurs are waiting to see how Game 5 in L.A. turns out ...

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tim Duncan grabs for a rebound between the Clippers' DeAndre Jordan (left) and J.J. Redick during second half action of Game 4 on April 26, 2015, at the AT&T Center. The Clippers won 114-105. less

2014 Western Conference first round vs. Los Angeles Clippers: The Spurs are waiting to see how Game 5 in L.A. turns out ...

PHOTO: The Spurs' Tim Duncan grabs for a rebound between the Clippers' DeAndre Jordan ... more